CJTF-HOA

Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, thanks Military Members for their Service during Visit to Camp Lemonnier

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, answers Military Members Questions regarding Counter-Terrorism Initiatives

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA Commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, Tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, CJTF-HOA Senior Enlisted Leader, during Remarks to Camp Lemonnier Service Members

Chebelley Village Soccer Player readies Kick as Defender for CJTF-HOA Team rushes Him

Player for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team kicks Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

Forward for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team Chest Blocks Soccer Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

Striker for Chebelley Village Soccer Team charges CJTF-HOA Defender

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier wears Expert Infantry Badge after completing all EIB Assessment Requirements

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier rests after completing 12-mile Ruck March in Arta, Djibouti

1st Battalion U.S. Army soldier is handed a Drink from Fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member during 12-mile Ruck March

Member of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion lobs Practice Grenade from Cover during Expert Infantry Badge Red Lane Assessment Course

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier, checks his Radio after assembling Antenna and adjusting its Settings

1st Battalion Soldier reassembles M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during Expert Infantry Badge Assessment Course

Members of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion compare Best Practices on Splinting a Leg under Fire

Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kimberly Walz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Theater Security Cooperation deputy director, visits with an African military service member during a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015. This weeklong seminar focused on how to put words behind actions when it comes to providing equal opportunities for men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference

Military personnel and key leaders from African partner nations, U.S. Army Africa and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa listen to opening remarks at a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015 in Arusha, Tanzania. The annual weeklong seminar covered three topics relating to equal opportunities for males and females, including integration resources, integration and leadership, and sexual gender-based violence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion prepare to pack up for their trip home from Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team met village elders for the first time, to better understand the significance and utility of the nearby arid lake, along with the village’s nutrition center. The team is assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa and act as liaisons between the military and their civilian counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Domalski, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion specialist and medic, shakes a Salt Water Rest Stop village elder’s hand upon departing near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. Members of the team are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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Donkeys eat grass at a creek near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. It is the only water source found for miles within the desolate area. Members of U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, traveled to Lac Abbé to learn about the arid lake’s utility to the nearby village since the reoccurring droughts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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Kami Hassam, Salt Water Rest Stop village elder stands in the village’s nutrition center at Lake Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The elders give a tour to members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. They elders said volunteers drop off goat’s milk, peanut butter and water every few months to assist with the malnourished population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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Salt Water Rest Stop village elders and members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, walk around Lake Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. Recurrent drought in the region has made life difficult for the herdsman, losing up to seventy percent of their livestock. Every few month volunteers drop off food and water to assist with malnourishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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U.S. Army Spc. Caitlyn Lacomb, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, collects a water sample in a creek near the arid Lac Abbé in Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, traveled approximately 100 miles to gather water samples and learn about the biology of the lake, along with it’s utility to the nearby village. While there, the elders said it has not rained in two years, causing a drought and increasing malnourishment amongst the population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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Yousef Yousef, an interpreter embedded with members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, left, communicates with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders near Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, sought to strengthen partnerships with the village by understanding the utility and significance of Lac Abbé. This is the team’s first interaction with the rural village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion meets with Salt Water Rest Stop village elders for the first time, at Lac Abbé, Djibouti, May 20, 2015. The civil affairs members assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, act as liaisons between the military and their civilian counterparts. They identify critical requirements needed by local civilians while seeking to build trust and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

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Service members salute the colors during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, May 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, and Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor, CJTF-HOA senior enlisted leader, salute a Memorial Day display at CJTF-HOA, Djibouti, May 25, 2015. The display was in honor of U.S. military personnel who have died in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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A U.S. Army soldier bows his head in prayer at a Memorial Day display at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti, May 25, 2015. The display was built to honor the memory of the men and women who have died in service to their country and was put together during the Memorial Day ceremony with pieces of equipment common to soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

Volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and local villagers distribute soccer balls to the children of Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. More than 40 soccer balls were given to the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), by the “Kick for Nick” charity to distribute to the local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

A child holds a sign with the name of a donator who contributed to the "kick for Nick" charity, at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Contributions to the charity, setup in honor of a fallen U.S. Army soldier who loved soccer, have led to thousands of soccer balls being distributed to children worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

A child holds a soccer ball given to him by volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a visit by members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), to Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Chebelley village is a community near Camp Lemonnier that the 404th CA BN visits monthly for community events and projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

Volunteers from Combined joint Task Force-Horn of Africa distribute soccer balls to children at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. The soccer balls were given to volunteers for distribution by the “Kick for Nick” charity, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Pvt. Nick Madaras. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

CJTF-HOA volunteers deliver “Kicks for Nick” donations to local community

Capt. Michael Silva, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion dentist, entertains a group of children at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, May 21, 2015. Silva was one of several volunteers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa who helped deliver more than 40 donated soccer balls from the “Kick for Nick” charity to the village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, salutes the audience during a relinquishment of authority ceremony May 16, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, passes the sword to Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, CJTF-HOA commander, during a relinquishment of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner former Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader thanks service members and civilians for their hard work during the relinquishment of authority ceremony May 16, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

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Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, passes the sword to U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor, during the relinquishment of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader speaks to service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti during a relinquishment of authority ceremony May 16, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, thanks Military Members for their Service during Visit to Camp Lemonnier

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, thanks military members for their service during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Kerry concluded his three-day, East African tour in Djibouti, answering military members questions about counter-terrorism efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, answers Military Members Questions regarding Counter-Terrorism Initiatives

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, answers military members questions regarding counter-terrorism initiatives during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Camp Lemonnier is the only U.S. military installation in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, CJTF-HOA Commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, Tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa commander, center, and Thomas Kelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, right, give John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, a tour at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Kerry is the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit the country of Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes/released)

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, CJTF-HOA Senior Enlisted Leader, during Remarks to Camp Lemonnier Service Members

John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State recognized U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, during his remarks to Camp Lemonnier service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 6, 2015. Skinner was praised for her overall dedication during her two years at CJTF-HOA.

Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes

Chebelley Village Soccer Player readies Kick as Defender for CJTF-HOA Team rushes Him

A Chebelley Village soccer player readies a kick as a defender for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa team rushes him during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion hosts the monthly soccer match to build and grow the relationship between Chebelley Village and camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Player for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team kicks Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

A player for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa soccer team kicks the ball during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The game began in 2013 and is an event hosted by the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Forward for CJTF-HOA Soccer Team Chest Blocks Soccer Ball during Chebelley Village Game Night Soccer Match

A forward for the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa soccer team chest blocks a soccer ball during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion hosts the monthly soccer match to build and grow the relationship between Chebelley Village and camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Striker for Chebelley Village Soccer Team charges CJTF-HOA Defender

A striker for the Chebelley Village soccer team charges a Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa defender during the Chebelley Village Game Night soccer match at Chebelley Village, Djibouti, April 29, 2015. The game night is a monthly event that pits camp personnel against Chebelley residents in a game of soccer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

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Army Sgt. William Oliver, a volunteer teacher, works with a student on his English skills during a class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. The institute offers classes to civil servants who want to develop their ability to communicate in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

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A student listens to U.S. Army Capt. Ervin Arrendondo during an English class at the Diplomatic Institute April 29, 2015 in Djibouti. Arrendondo is the Civil Affairs Team lead who facilitates getting volunteers to the class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman/released)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier wears Expert Infantry Badge after completing all EIB Assessment Requirements

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, wears the Expert Infantry Badge after completing all the EIB assessment requirements at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Earning the EIB proves the U.S. Army infantryman is an expert in his field capable of handling a variety of weapons and quickly responding to combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier rests after completing 12-mile Ruck March in Arta, Djibouti

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, rests after completing a 12-mile ruck march in Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. The march was the final task for Expert Infantry Badge candidates to complete to earn the honor, which is one of the most important achievements a U.S. Army infantryman can earn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion U.S. Army soldier is handed a Drink from Fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member during 12-mile Ruck March

A U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment is handed a drink from a fellow 1/77 AR Rgt. Member, during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the Expert Infantry Badge assessment at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Candidates for the EIB had to complete the march in less than three hours over unfamiliar terrain to avoid disqualification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Member of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion lobs Practice Grenade from Cover during Expert Infantry Badge Red Lane Assessment Course

A member of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, lobs a practice grenade from cover during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to toss two grenades from cover into a target zone as one of the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier, checks his Radio after assembling Antenna and adjusting its Settings

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, checks his radio after assembling the antenna and adjusting its settings during the Expert Infantry Badge red lane assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. The EIB has three lanes for candidates to complete with a series of tasks to be completed in each one, and the red lane required candidates to assemble and check their radio before gathering their additional supplies and continuing the lane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

1st Battalion Soldier reassembles M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during Expert Infantry Badge Assessment Course

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, reassembles a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Expert Infantry Badge assessment course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 21, 2015. Candidates’ ability to properly maintain and utilize a variety of weapons was graded as part of the EIB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet

Members of French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion compare Best Practices on Splinting a Leg under Fire

Members of the French 5th Combined Overseas Marines Battalion, compare best practices on splinting a leg under fire in preparation for the Expert Infantry Badge assessment on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 15, 2015. Tactical Combat Casualty Care is one of many skills soldiers are graded on during the EIB assessment course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)